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DE53 FWG

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,243 mi
Last recorded89,243 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FWG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 89,243 miles

drivers seat torn

n/s/r brake slightly corroded and pitted

o/s/r brake disc pitted/worn and dangerous

Fail 8 Nov 2010 89,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat torn

n/s/r brake slightly corroded and pitted

o/s/r brake disc pitted/worn and dangerous

Pass 26 Oct 2009 77,677 miles

engine management light on

front wipers poor

n/s/f under tray loose

rear wiper split

slight cracking to n/s/r tyre

stone chip in n/s windscreen

Fail 26 Oct 2009 77,677 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

engine management light on

front wipers poor

n/s/f under tray loose

rear wiper split

slight cracking to n/s/r tyre

stone chip in n/s windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2008 67,689 miles

damage to n/s windscreen

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn to 3mm

rear indicators show some white light

Pass 5 Nov 2007 56,014 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2006 44,620 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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DE53 FWG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,078 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE53 FWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE53 FWG?

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What year was DE53 FWG registered?

DE53 FWG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DE53 FWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 FWG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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